UPSC Drug Inspector Salary, Pay Level and Job Profile
The official advertisement places the CDSCO Drug Inspector post at Level 8 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix and classifies it as Group B, Gazetted, Non-Ministerial.
Pay Matrix
Level 8
Starting basic pay
₹47,600
Service class
Group B, Gazetted
Probation
2 years
UPSC Drug Inspector salary structure
Advertisement No. 07/2026 specifies Pay Level 8 under the 7th Central Pay Commission. The Level 8 pay matrix begins at a basic pay of ₹47,600, before admissible allowances and deductions.
Actual monthly gross and in-hand salary varies with posting city, current Dearness Allowance rates, House Rent Allowance eligibility, transport allowance, National Pension System deductions, income tax and other applicable rules. Treat any single in-hand figure online as an estimate, not a guaranteed amount.
Common components beyond basic pay
A central government salary may include Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance where government accommodation is not provided, transport-related allowances and other benefits allowed under current rules.
- Basic pay is the base used for several allowance calculations.
- Gross salary is before deductions; in-hand salary is after deductions.
- Posting location and government accommodation can materially change the final amount.
Drug Inspector duties and posting
The notified duties include inspecting licensed manufacturing establishments, reviewing manufacturing and testing controls, taking drug samples, investigating suspected spurious drugs and supporting prosecution for breaches of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules.
The headquarters is CDSCO HQ in New Delhi, but selected officers may be posted anywhere in India. The advertisement also prescribes two years of probation and mandatory induction training.
Clear answers
Frequently asked questions
What is the basic salary of a UPSC Drug Inspector?
The post is in Pay Level 8, whose entry basic pay is ₹47,600 under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. Allowances and deductions determine the final in-hand amount.
Is UPSC Drug Inspector a gazetted post?
Yes. Advertisement No. 07/2026 classifies the CDSCO Drug Inspector post as General Central Service, Group B, Gazetted, Non-Ministerial.
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